Credit Controller

Temp Credit Controller - Belfast (Full Time, Office Based)

Your new company
A well-established and fast-growing organisation within the FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on a temporary basis. Operating across both retail and trade markets, the business manages a high volume of customer accounts and provides end to end distribution, commercial and operational services. Due to continued growth and increased demand within the finance function, an additional resource is required to support effective cash collection and maintain a clean, well managed sales ledger.

Your new role
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the full credit control portfolio, overseeing a large and diverse ledger, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt. Your duties will include:

Proactive chasing of overdue invoices across retail, wholesale and key account customersManaging high volume FMCG accounts and resolving pricing, rebate and short payment queriesHandling deductions, chargebacks and promotional disputes in collaboration with sales teamsDaily cash allocation and reconciliation of complex customer accountsMaintaining accurate credit limits and raising credit notes where requiredProducing aged debtor reports, monitoring debtor days and supporting cashflow forecastingIdentifying potential bad debts and escalating risk accounts appropriatelyThis role requires strong relationship management, confidence in negotiation and the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience in credit control within FMCG or another high volume sectorBackground working with major retailers or large trade accountsStrong understanding of deductions, rebates and promotional claimsExcellent Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and pivot tablesConfident communicator able to challenge, negotiate and resolve disputes professionallyAbility to work independently and manage a substantial ledger with accuracyExperience with EDI or retailer portals (desirable but not essential)

What you'll get in return
Competitive and negotiable temporary rateFull-time hours Early Finish FridayOn site parkingOpportunity to join a dynamic, expanding finance teamValuable exposure to major FMCG accounts and high-volume credit managementSupport from Hays Recruitment throughout the duration of the assignment

What you need to do now
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